All Bus Operators From Agra to Dholpur

About Agra

Agra

Siituated on the banks of the river Yamuna of , Agra is the most popular destination in India. This city which was built during 1475 had existed during Mahabharat period and Mahirshi Angira in 1000 BC. Interstingly the city came into prominence only during the Mughal period. Agra always attracts large number of tourists for the beauty of the Mughal architecture most notably is one of the Seven Wonders of the World - Taj Mahal. This place is stunning to view at night for the multi-colored lighting.

Bus:There are regular buses connecting to major cities in North India. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers are Hans Travels, Royal Travels and Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation(RSRTC). When you buy your tickets online look out for bus ticket booking offers.

About Dholpur

Dholpur

Dholpur is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Those with a hunger for history and culture are likely to absolutely love the place. The city is located in the eastern half of the state. The nearest major urban agglomeration lies across the border in Uttar Pradesh, which is Agra, at a distance of 56 km.

Places to StayThe only budget hotel available in the city is Jagan Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 800). Compared to any other city in the region, Agra still offers a wide variety of good budget hotels. Some of the options you ought to try are Sakura Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 500), Aditya Palace Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 540), Aryan’s Taj Resort (Tariff – Rs. 900) and Vanshika Palace Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 800).

LanguageThe official language of the area is Hindi.

EventsThe important festivals celebrated are Holi in March, Hanuman Jayanti and Dusshera in September-October, Diwali in November and the two Eid(s).

Places of InterestPlaces which are worth visiting in the area Nihal Tower, Machkund Mandir (4 km away), Chopra Shiv Mandir, Sher Shikhar Gurudwara and Shergarh Fort. The most important place worth a visit while in this region is Agra for Taj Mahal, without doubt. It is considered to be a sign of love as the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan constructed the mausoleum over the tomb of his beloved wife Mumtaz. The structure has been designed with architectural brilliance by experts from Central Asia, Persia as well as India. The other important sights which are bound to hold the visitor in awe are Agra Fort and Akbar’s Tomb.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport is the Sawai Mansingh International Airport in Jaipur at a distance of 267 km.

Rail:The city has its own railway station, the Dhaulpur Railway Station.

Bus:Various state transport buses connect the city to different parts of the state as well as cities of neighbouring states such as Uttar Pradesh. Private buses are pretty active in the area too. Buses to the city are available from Bharatpur and Agra. Booking bus tickets through ticketgoose.com is a hassle-free experience.